As home prices have increased in the last few years, so have the taxes on residential property. These taxes are often a primary concern for home buyers, especially if they are on a limited income, retired, or first-time home buyers.

Thankfully, there are multiple types of exemptions that you can file to help with that bottom line. Let’s talk about the General Residence Homestead Exemption!

Someone asked me recently if I’ve had any particularly ridiculous situations come up during a real estate deal. I laughed because almost no transaction is without an odd, awkward, or challenging situation. While some hiccups are easy to overcome, others can have a serious effect on a transaction. Every scenario teaches me something new, and having a bank of stories over the course of my career has definitely helped me become a stronger real estate agent who can anticipate potential problems before they happen. For example…

Getting your home ready to sell may feel daunting, but like most big jobs, breaking the process down into smaller tasks can help! Here’s my breakdown for preparing a home to sell and how you can get started with the small stuff right away.

It’s been almost a year since the pandemic turned our worlds upside-down, and the world of real estate is no exception. I definitely count myself as fortunate to have been able to work throughout last year, but there are many changes that needed to happen in order to make my job and my client’s dreams possible! Here are some of the biggest changes we’re experiencing in home buying and selling.